Datasheet

© 2007-2011 Microchip Technology Inc. DS22071B-page 1
MCP73837/8
Features
High Accuracy Preset Voltage Regulation: + 0.5%
Available Voltage Regulation Options:
- 4.20V, 4.35V, 4.4V, or 4.5V
Complete Linear Charge Management Controller:
- Autonomous Power Source Selection
- Integrated Pass Transistors
- Integrated Current Sense
- Integrated Reverse Discharge Protection
Constant Current (CC) / Constant Voltage (CV)
Operation with Thermal Regulation
Selectable USB-Port Charge Current:
- Low: 1 Unit Load / High: 5 Unit Loads
Programmable AC-Adapter Charge Current:
- 15 mA - 1000 mA
Two Charge Status Outputs
Power-Good Monitor: MCP73837
Timer Enable: MCP73838
Automatic Recharge:
- Selectable Voltage Threshold
Automatic End-of-Charge Control:
- Selectable Charge Termination Current Ratio
- Selectable Safety Timer Period
Preconditioning of Deeply Depleted Cells - Can
Be Disabled
Battery Cell Temperature Monitor
UVLO (Undervoltage Lockout)
Automatic Power-Down when Input Power is
Removed
Low-Dropout (LDO) Linear Regulator Mode
Numerous Selectable Options Available for a
Variety of Applications:
- Refer to Section 1.0 “Electrical
Characteristics for Selectable Options
- Refer to the Product Identification
System for Standard Options
Temperature Range: -40°C to 85°C
Packaging:
- 10-Lead 3 mm x 3 mm DFN
- 10-Lead MSOP*
* Consult Factory for MSOP package
availability.
Applications
Smart Phones and Personal Data Assistants
(PDA)
Portable Media Players (PMP)
Ultra Mobile Devices (UMD)
Digital Cameras
MP3 Players
Bluetooth Headsets
Handheld Medical Devices
AC/USB Dual Source Li-Ion Battery Chargers
Description
The MCP73837 and MCP73838 devices are fully
integrated linear Li-Ion / Li-Polymer battery chargers
with autonomous power source selection. Along with its
small physical size, the low number of external
components required makes the MCP73837/8 ideally
suitable for portable applications.
The MCP73837/8 automatically selects the USB-port
or AC-adapter as the power source for the system. For
the USB-port powered systems, the MCP73837/8
specifically adheres to the current limits governed by
the USB specification. The host microcontroller can
select from two preset maximum charge current rates
of 100 mA (low power USB-port) or 500 mA (high
power USB-port). With an AC-adapter providing power
to the system, an external resistor sets the magnitude
of the system or charge current up to a maximum of 1A.
The MCP73837/8 employs a constant current/constant
voltage charge algorithm with selectable
preconditioning and charge termination. The constant
voltage regulation is fixed with four available options:
4.20V, 4.35V, 4.40V, or 4.50V, to accommodate the
new emerging battery charging requirements. The
MCP73837/8 limits the charge current, based on die
temperature, during high power or high ambient
conditions. This thermal regulation optimizes the
charge cycle time while maintaining the device
reliability.
The MCP73837/8 are fully specified over the ambient
temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
The MCP73837/8 devices are available in a 10-Lead,
3 mm x 3 mm, DFN package or in a 10-Lead MSOP
package.
Advanced Stand-Alone Li-Ion / Li-Polymer Battery Charge
Management Controller with Autonomous AC-Adapter or
USB-Port Source Selection

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